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by Phillip Martin
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The Wall at the Beginning of the Project at the Scoala (School)
There wasn't much space for any more help. In fact, not everyone was able to paint at the same time. There were simply too many elbows and just not enough elbow room. However, nobody complained. At least, not in a language that I understood!
     
The plan was to incorporate a little of the Roma (Gypsie) traditions into the mural. The wooden gate and fence were traditional features of many of the homes in that part of Romania. The drawing had to have a horse, since they are also so important in the culture.
I also planned to write "Welcome" across the top. When I asked at the hotel desk, I was told it was "Cu Plácere". Actually, that means "You're Welcome." As it turned out, it didn't matter. The space provided for the mural was too narrow to include text.
The workers were certainly dedicated. In just two days the mural was completed. Lucky for us, it was Easter break and students were not underfoot while we painted in a small area. But, when they come back to school, hopefully they will think the mural looks just as good as a traditional Romanian Easter egg.
 
 
Special thanks must go to Winsor & Newton and Den Braven Romania. All the paint for the project was donated by Winsor & Newton. Den Braven sponsored the trip to Romania. It's really great to know the work with the murals is appreciated.